Publisher: Pro Lingua Associates
A Freewriting Journal
Freewriting is a prewriting technique in which a person writes continuously for a set period of time without regard to spelling, grammar, or topic. It helps writers overcome blocks of apathy and self-criticism.
This little journal can be used in a variety of ways, but the main point is to encourage students to write and enjoy doing it.
There are 74 pages, each with a brief, open-ended written prompt and a colorful, evocative illustration. All the student has to do is fill the pages with words, sentences, and thoughts – all without fear of a grade or lots of red marks on their words and sentences.
A sampling of prompts:
- How do you feel on a rainy day?
- Describe an adventure you would like to have.
- What is your favorite game? How do you play it?
- What do you enjoy most about a visit to the zoo?
- Why are people afraid of snakes?
An additional 6 pages have no written prompt – only an illustration (a guitar, a ladybug, a door, pebbles, railroad tracks, a snail, a candle).
For each page/prompt there is a small space for the teacher to write a very brief response.